Harris Elementary School
Harris Elementary School serves 824 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Harris Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Harris Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Harris Elementary School's student population of 824 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 824 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Harris Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Harris Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #463 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 18% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 15% |
| Black | 24% | 37% |
| White | 19% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gwinnett County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Harris Elementary School is Duluth High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Coleman Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mason Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth Mason Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 978 students10
1.1 miles
3030 Bunten Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 232-3370 1.1 PK-5 978 - Duluth Coleman Middle School Math: 71% | Reading: 61%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 789 students10
1.3 miles
3057 Main St
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 407-4700 1.3 6-8 789 - Duluth Duluth Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,440 student10
1.4 miles
3200 Pleasant Hill Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 476-3372 1.4 6-8 1,440 - Duluth Duluth High School Math: 50% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,760 students10
1.7 miles
3737 Brock Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 476-5206 1.7 9-12 2,760 - Duluth Chesney Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,212 student10
1.9 miles
3878 Old Norcross Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 542-2300 1.9 PK-5 1,212
School Reviews
| 5 Very nice school!!! We moved this past year so my son had to go to another elementary school. We miss it a lot and the administration!! - Posted by Parent - Chris |
| 2 My child goes to BB Harris and within 72 hours I am looking to change that. I have NEVER been so disrespected in a school in my life. I was approached by MS.KOON regarding a personal matter that should have been discussed in private however this administrator chose to discuss this in front of my child and about 3 or 4 other parents who were bringing their child to school in the HALLWAY. I wasn't even given the decency of a private setting. KOON was acting very much like a COON and her behavior was not of someone I expected to be working in an environment with children where they are teaching the golden rule of courtesy,please,thanks you and the importance of apologies. I addressed KOON's actions regarding the confrontation in the hallway and she negated the fact that she was wrong...she also turned my child around to tell her something that she should have been speaking with a parent about. I spoke with the assistant principle Ms. Murphy about my concerns whom was very pleasant and she stated that my concern would be addressed. I then called later in the day to speak with the PRINCIPAL to see what was done as well as to find out my options regarding the personal matter KOON discussed in the open of the hallway. The PRINCIPAL was very rude and when I stated that I would like to have an apology for KOONS actions earlier in the day I was told no apology would be given because she supports her staff...whats wrong is wrong! I PAY YOUR SALARY every time I pay taxes and I have the option of choosing whatever school I prefer for my child and this is the treatment that I was given. VERY unprofessional and this event was ENOUGH to leave a bad taste in my mouth ! Good thing I taped the conversation and I will be sending it to the board of education to rectify this issue ! - Posted by Parent - ms_ti |
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